Schoharie County Offices of Planning, Agriculture and Economic Development

09/14/2026

📢ANNOUNCING RURAL INGENUITY WORKSHOP: Calling farmers and agribusinesses interested in incorporating tech and innovation into your business! Offered for FREE by Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jFDYNO11C0WYwqIBvQg28M6u21koq4JEvQyGvv9zM55UQjc1SzQxT1dWREVSTUNBMEo2SFFPNDZTUy4u&route=shorturl

09/10/2026

DAIRY FARMERS: The NYS Dairy Modernization Grant is OPEN and due October 28th, 2026.
This grant can fund:
🐄Expansion of on-farm milk storage capacity
🐄Efficiency improvements directly related to milk storage or transportation
🐄Milk transfer systems
🐄Cooling technologies

Reach out to our office for help with your application or apply here👇:

Round 1 of the NYS Dairy Modernization Grant Program was awarded June 2, 2025: Governor Hochul Announces $21.6 Million Awarded to More Than 100 Farms to Support New York's Dairy Industry​

09/09/2026

🍁 Fall is in the air! And with that, so are apple cider donuts + cider! Come on down to the Schoharie County Farmers Market this weekend to grab your donuts from Blue Star Farm , fresh veg, local cheese, bread and more from 🥕🍩🧀🥖🥦🍅

09/05/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend! We'll be at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds tomorrow from 10am-1pm. Don't forget to stop by the market for some of your cookout essentials!

09/04/2026

‼️Starting this weekend! Schoharie County Farmers Market can now accept SNAP benefits at the market!

09/02/2026

Happy September ! 🍉🥒🥕🌽 Our farmers markets and farm stands are overflowing with local produce right now - it’s the height of the season here in Upstate NY! Take a look at what’s available at our markets this month and stock up for fall!


Schoharie County Farmers Market
Festival Farmers Market at The Gathering Place
Seward Farmers and Artisans Market
Wayward Lane Brewing
Central Bridge Farmer's Market

09/02/2026

Do you have an idea that can take your business to the next level? Apply for the Mini-Grant Challenge today! If your proposal is chosen, you'll have the opportunity to pitch your idea to our StaCon audience. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4ydMGM1

09/01/2026

2027 Conference Registration is NOW OPEN! Sign-up now to get the early discount price! https://nysjanuarymapleconference.com/registration